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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Night and Outside the Town Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?
(a) A true artistic statement.
(b) A scathing look at society.
(c) Fame.
(d) A story of redemption for a time without hope.

2. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(b) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.
(c) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(d) He believes Faust is having an affair.

3. Where does "Night" take place?
(a) Faust's kitchen.
(b) Faust's private chapel.
(c) Faust's bedroom.
(d) Faust's study.

4. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He is neither wealthy or famous.
(b) He never wanted to be a scholar.
(c) He feels slighted by the academic community.
(d) He no longer believes in his work.

5. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?
(a) He wants to debunk the myth of magic.
(b) He thinks it is the only way he can expand his mind.
(c) He wants to summon Mephistopheles.
(d) He is attracted to a witch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?

2. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?

3. In what time does "Prelude on the Stage" take place?

4. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?

5. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?

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